TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)

Universal Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Portland, OR seeks a Night Shift Mental Health Technician to observe, escort, and monitor patients, and to report observations to the Registered Nurse. You will provide basic nursing care under supervision, assist with activities of daily living, maintain a safe environment, and engage patients in recovery-oriented behaviors.

You will work the night shift, following established treatment plans and policies, and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure compassionate,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies required to provide care for persons with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of approved techniques to assist patients with ambulation and self-care preferred.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and written treatment plans.
• Must have current AHA BLS CPR within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• observes, escorts, and monitors patients
• reports observations to the Registered Nurse
• provides basic nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• assists patients with activities of daily living; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure, and clean environment
• engages patients in positive role models recovery-oriented behaviors

Skills

Behavior management

Reading policies

Ambulation assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Night Shift Mental Health Technician:

• observes, escorts, and monitors patients
• reports observations to the Registered Nurse
• provides basic nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• assists patients with activities of daily living; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure, and clean environment
• engages patients in positive role models recovery-oriented behaviors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies required to provide care for persons with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders
• knowledge of approved techniques to assist patients with ambulation and self-care preferred
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and written treatment plans.
• Must have current AHA BLS CPR within 30 days of hire